Bike

Stian got this bike for his birthday from Grandma and Grandpa Loftus. Now that he's getting better at assisted walking, he's getting better at the bike. He thinks it's much fun!

Stuffed Animals and Snack Trap

Stian loves his stuffed animals. Loves them. He is so cute. He has learned how to say "hi." He says it in this little high pitched voice - in higher than his normal voice - and he says it as though it's two syllables: "Hi-ee!" So he says "Hi-ee!" to his stuffed animals all the time. It is often followed by a big hug.

Here is Stian loving on Brent the Beaver (named by Klebo) and Click and Clack the twin mice (all three gifts from Auntie Karin):







And yesterday, when I was looking for something else in Stian's closet, I came across this Snack Trap that Laura gave us and realized Stian was probably old enough for it now. It's an ingenious little thing that has a top where Stian can reach in and grab Cheerios but not spill them. Well, he can spill a few, but not as many as if we gave him a normal bowl of Cheerios. He loves it! He's so excited to have control over getting his Cheerios. (And thanks to Klebo for the Bull Dozer shirt!)

Brownie Pan

This is the awesome brownie pan that Kris got me for Christmas - all edge pieces! Oh yeah!



Yes, he was shopping in the Sky Mall.

Luulah

Stian's lovey is one of those creepy blankets with an animal head stuck to it. I don't get it - but he loves it. This one was given to him by Wayne, Kelly and Nathaniel. He really does love it. He's terribly attached to it. He sleeps with her and has her with him at daycare. (Shhh don't tell him, but there are actually three Luulahs in circulation now, once he got so attached to her we bought more!) We named her Luulah because that was one of the first talking sounds Stian made.

Here Stian is with his beloved Luulah.

Innovator

After months and months of trying to get Stian to drink out of a sippy cup, he finally seems to be getting it. He doesn't drink much, but he at least has some. He is a stubborn little guy. But he's also quite the innovator. Who needs to use their hands?

Three Birthdays

Kris's birthday is December 29th. We celebrated with his family before we left the Cities and then we celebrated on his actual birthday while we were up in Wisconsin. We also had a small celebration for Klebo too as his birthday is January 16th and we wanted to give him his gift and celebrate with him while we were there.

Scenes from a Wisconsin Christmas